Radiologist Assistant

JOB
DESCRIPTION

Department: Clinical Services

Job Title: Radiologist Assistant

Job description:

1. Transcribes
   medical dictation to provide a permanent record of patient care.
   
2. Demonstrates
   an understanding of the medico legal implications and responsibilities
   related to the transcription of patient records to protect the patient and
   the business/institution.
   
3. Operates
   designated RIS, PACS, IM, word processing, dictation, and transcription
   equipment as directed to complete assignments.
   
4. Follows
   policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the medical
   transcription department.
   
5. Ensure to
   follow HIPAA and signs the compliant form. Every patient record is
   password protected.
   
6. Expands
   job related knowledge and skills to improve performance and adjust to
   change.
   
7. Agrees to
   work in different time zones as required by the organization.
   

Desired Qualification:  Any graduate or undergraduate. The
candidate should have completed the MT training program with OJT and
certification.

Skills and experience:

1.     Good computer skills with
excellent typing speed.

2.     Knowledge of medical
terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, surgery, diagnostic
tests, pathology and radiology.

3.     Pharmacology and the
various medical specialties as required in areas of responsibility.

4.     Knowledge of medical
transcription guidelines and practices.

5.     Excellent written and oral
communication skills, including English usage, grammar, punctuation, and style.

6.     Ability to understand
diverse accents and dialects and varying dictation styles.

7.     Ability to use designated
reference materials.

8.     Ability to work
independently with minimal supervision.

9.     Ability to work under
pressure with time constraints.

10.  Ability to concentrate.

11.  Excellent listening skills.

12.  Excellent eye, hand, and
auditory coordination.

13.  Uses interpersonal skills
effectively to build and maintain cooperative working relationships